WELSH R E V I E W VOLUME 1 | 2016

WELSH R E V I E W VOLUME 1 | 2016 Annual Convention ~ 3 Cover Photograph by Sue Weakley Allison Cyprus & Madoc Gareth Go Up Against the Big Boys at US Finals ~ 6 www.sueweakley.com Dycott Superlative ~ 10 Upcoming Issues & Deadlines Judging Tulsa - A Word From Our American National Performance Judge John Almond ~ 13

March 6, 2016 Our Odyessy ~ 16 Welsh Review Sec. C & D, Dressage, Glynhafan Hermione ~ 21 Annual Convention News A Place to Shine ~ 22 June 6, 2016 Area Representatives ~ 24 Welsh Review Sec. A, , Junior On the Web ~ 26 Riders Doreen Rose & Talywern Fair Rose ~ 27 September 6, 2016 What’s New With the Welsh Review ~ 27 Welsh Review Sec. B, Hunter, From the President December 31, 2016 WPCSA 2016 Journal During the last few months there was a great deal of discussion about the American National Show. One of the points of controversy was whether or not the show should be rated with the U S Equestrian National Regional and Federation (USEF). Many members felt that rating the show with the USEF would impose too many Shows, Year-End Results restrictions and fees. Recently another discussion about an area hosting a new show produced the reply from a member that they would be willing to come but only if it was not USEF rated. Why bother with the USEF and rating shows with them when we have our own WPCSA shows? There are many reasons but most of our members have no idea why being associated with the USEF is beneficial. The WPCSA has been an affiliate member of the USEF since the 1960’s and is one of it’s earliest affiliates. Equestrian sport is made up of many varied groups but we should all have one goal in mind- promoting and protecting the and all things related to it. Joining with other breeds and disciplines gives us a bigger voice concerning the future of equestrian sport. The USEF is designated as the United States National Governing Body (NGB) and as an affiliate we have certain protections afforded us. We have access to their legal counsel and hearing committees of which we have availed ourselves. This alone has saved us a great deal of money. As an affiliate we pay $150 annual dues and in the last year the USEF has given back to us approximately $ 4000. Part of the money returned to us is based on the number of people who join the USEF and mark Welsh as their primary breed or discipline. That’s a pretty good return on an investment! Another perk is the huge year end awards program that recognizes national and regional winners at USEF rated shows. These award winners are promoted to all USEF members as well as Judy and Jay Hubert the general public through print and social media. Many of the breed affiliates have their National Championships live streamed through the USEF Network. However since our National Championship at the Annual Convention is not USEF rated, the likelyihood of that happening is zero. We are one of the few breed affiliates Photo by Patricia Cochran whose National Championship is not rated with them. Recent changes in the top leadership of the USEF should bring changes that will encourage greater participation. So join the USEF and make sure you designate Welsh as your primary breed or discipline. ~ Dr. Ruth Welsh Review 2 Annual Convention Photo by Lisa Landis Submitted by: Martha Stover

he Welsh and Cob Society of America now much better defined and shared between the Society (WPCSA) held its 2015 Annual General Meeting and the OKWPS. Please check your rulebooks for the up- over the weekend of February 25 – 28, 2016 in coming show year! And by the way, our beautiful new T rule book can be ordered online at www.lulu.com for only beautiful San Antonio, Texas. Over 150 members from across the United States and Canada were part of this $3.00 plus postage. exciting annual event. San Antonio and the Red River Welsh Pony Association welcomed all of us with open A highlight for many was the Friday afternoon “Grand arms, great weather and lots of historical and memora- Dames of Welsh” Breeders Panel Q & A featuring six of ble sightseeing options for families and friends. Several our beloved breeders who shared their insight, perspective Facebook postings featuring Texas sized drinks and River and personal stories - invaluable to all breeders and admir- Walk poses tempted those of us that fielded questions in ers of the Welsh breed. committee meetings and worked to keep all of the entire meeting a success.

Again, we would never have been able to run so smoothly without the help of Jim and Lois Ferson in our hospital- ity room welcoming attendees and inventorying auction items. The room was a busy hub of activity during the AGM. A big thank you to Pat Kultgen for allowing us to Mary Alice Williams, Gail Thomson, Belinda Meyers for Cherry ship auction items to her home prior to the meeting. There Wilson, Sabra Schiller, Hetty Abeles and Tiz Benedict. Photo by Lisa were so many items received that Pat made at least two Landis 6-hour round trips from her home to the hotel to ensure that everything was in place. Faye Cole-Tanner and her The Annual General Meeting was held Saturday morning team of Robin Nowak, Peggy Ross, Susan Crozier and Be- and since the four incumbent board members ran unchal- linda Meyers amassed a delightful assortment of samples lenged; our bylaws allowed us to suspend the balloting and swag for the excellent gift bags that were handed out process and, therefore, save money on acccounting fees. to attendees. Each event was beautifully decorated thanks Dr. Ruth Wilburn remains as President and Jackie Verkuyl to Robin Nowak and her sister, Kay Countis. This will be a continues in the Vice Presidential position. very hard AGM to forget; I imagine the scent of hay cubes is still wafting through the lobby of the hotel! Dr. Ruth Wilburn, WPCSA President, presented the 2015 Achievement Award to Joann Williams, Cambridge Farm, The Open Forum hosted by Hetty Abeles generated dis- Elkhorn, WI for her dedication to the sport of dressage and cussion on many topics: marketing ideas, Section A work- the effort she has made to acknowledge Welsh and ing group, new class suggestions and more. Several new Cobs in the dressage world. Achievement awards are giv- show rules for 2016 are now officially in place and every- en to those who take on projects and roles that assist the one agrees that the American National Show details are Society in the promotion and care of our breed.

Welsh Review 3 up and amaze us all by growing up way too fast. There truly is a camaraderie among the kids that show and they look forward to reconnecting at the AGM. Megan Burt- ness expertly produced a power point presentation to ac- company all of the award presentations eloquently em- ceed by Marissa Gomez, Alexandra Johnson and Arthur Thomson. It was nice to see some of these kids accept their awards in person and once again Audrey Schulze was thrilled to receive her championship in the 12 and under Division, with reserve going to Skylar Millhouser. We welcomed back Kaitlin Hofer for her championship in the 13-17 age group with reserve going to Marissa Gomez. Congratulations to all of these young people for all their hard work and success showing their animals at WPCSA rated shows. You will find other articles in the Dr. Ruth Wilubrn presents Joann Williams with the WPCSA Achieve- 2015 WPCSA Journal issue about our Lifetime Award ment Award. Photo by Patricia Cochran recipients. I hope that award winners brought an extra suitcase to carry home all of their winning swag! Photo by Patricia Cochran

Judith Hartman was the winning bidder for this love- ly donated by Dr. Carolyn Fricke.

Cherry Wilson, Photo by Lisa Landis This year’s annual fund raising auction was a great success and resulted in a record breaking total of $8300.00! The On Sunday a Judges clinic on Welsh conformation and funds raised this year are slated for website improvements. breed type was presented by Mrs. Cherry Wilson, long- Again, we had over 150 items donated for the event, all time Welsh breeder (Bristol prefix) and judge. Cherry unique and thoughtful. We have so much fun during the has worked long and hard on this subject and has de- auction and it is a chance for some of us to let our hair veloped a DVD that was used during the clinic. Much down and “pony up” for the Society! discussion expanded on the DVD and provided valuable information to judges and breeders. The awards banquet is one of the main reasons members attend the AGM. Ribbons and trophies represent the per- The Society is excited to announce that the tentative sonal goals and happy successes of a year spent with people 2016 annual meeting location is San Francisco, Califor- and their ponies. Many are energized to make plans for the nia. The Society encourages its members and anyone in- upcoming year. We become unrecognizable for a moment terested in Welsh ponies or cobs to make plans to attend in more formal attire! The kids and young adults dress the meeting in California, February, 2017. Welsh Review 4

Allison Cyprus and Madoc Gareth Go Up Against the Big Boys at U.S. Dressage Finals

Story by Sue Weakley, Reprinted with Permission from Horsesdaily.com

Photographs by Moonfyre Photography

Allie Cyprus, a 17-year-old high school senior from let intimidation get to you. My mind has to be on the Magnolia, Texas, went down centerline with her 11- job.” year old Welsh Cob Madoc Gareth (Sydenham Hen- ry x Okeden Mai) and competed against the pros in Cyprus credits a lot of her confidence to Lendon Gray’s the open classes at the 2015 U.S. Dressage Finals. The Dressage4Kids(D4K) program, which encourages rid- two took on tough competition in the Fourth Level ers under 21 to grow in their horsemanship through Championship, Fourth Level Freestyle Championship a variety of learning opportunities and programs. She and the Prix St. Georges Championship classes. They has participated in the D4K Emerging Dressage Ath- scored in the high 60s in all the classes and placed in letes Program (EDAP) as well as the Robert Dover the ribbons in the fourth level class with a 68 percent. Horsemastership Clinic held in Florida in January. Cyprus was ready to move up to Young Riders, but be- cause her horse is not a big , she wanted At the last EDAP clinic held in the Houston area, Gray to take a year to confirm him at Prix St. Georges. Her allowed Cyprus to shadow her while she instructed rid- trainer, Nancy Hinz, suggested she compete in Open ers. Cyprus has been teaching and conducted a clinic classes and Cyprus and Gareth moved up the ranks for beginning 8 to 15-year-old riders, so she took notes from local, to regional to the national show. It was her as she imagined what she would say to the riders. Lat- first year to show at the finals and said it’s a rattling er, Gray and Cyprus dissected the notes and Gray took to go up against the big boys and girls, but she knew the time to explain why she chose her words during the she could handle it. clinic. “Lendon was amazing,” Cyprus said. “That was a great experience and I learned a lot.” “It’s a little intimidating but my horse grows,” she said. “He goes from 15.2 to 16 hands. My trainer says, ‘You Cyprus, who has already been accepted to Texas A&M know he’s little but he looks like one of the big guys University to study Animal Science with an emphasis out there.’ I feel confident and I work hard. There are on animal nutrition, will head to South Florida for the amazing riders and great quality , so it’s differ- January Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic held at ent than regionals, but I felt ready to compete. It’s in- the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. This timidating in the warm-up with six giant , will be her fourth year to participate in the event in but you just have to stay on your line and go. You can’t which some of the top names in high-performance

Welsh Review 6 dressage give lessons and Gray arranges for other horse don’t pay attention to our horses and our trainers or par- professionals from farriers to saddle fitters to speak to ents look after them. I think when we start to get to our the participants. young adult years, we need to pay attention and be able to talk to the vet.” The 2016 line-up includes Steffen Peters, Laura Graves, U.S. Team veterinarian Dr. Rick Mitchell, Jane Savoie, Cyprus, who plans to take her horse through Young judge Janet Foy, sports psychologist Laura King, jour- Riders and on to the Brentina Cup, is thankful for the nalist Ken Braddick, master saddle fitter Charlie Tota, variety of scholarships the D4K program awards and international competitor Endel Ots, and Kimberly Her- has applied for one to train with Pam Goodrich in slow, a member of the Gold Medal-winning U.S. dres- Florida before the January 5 start of the Robert Dover sage team at the 2015 Pan American Games in Canada. Horsemastership Clinic. Goodrich trains Cyprus’ train- er, Nancy Hinz. “That could be really expensive, but “Dressage4Kids gives us so many opportunities,” Cy- Lendon is awesome with all the sponsorships she gives prus said. “With Robert Dover and all the clinicians to make it very affordable for everybody,” Cyprus said. they bring in--I would never be able to learn from those “They may have the time but not the money. I’m hop- people if it weren’t for Lendon and her program. ing to get a scholarship to help pay my way. Keep your fingers crossed!” “I liked the chiropractor and anything for the health of the horse,” she said of the 2015 clinic. “A lot of us

Welsh Review 9 DYCOTT SUPERLATIVE

by Arthur Thomson

“Raise one if it’s a colt!” in town! Several of those foals towered over her. She might be the only Section ‘C’ at Gayfields, but that did not mean she With those words ringing in my ears, I left my dry seat in the could not be Numero Uno in the pecking order. The others main stand and began trudging swiftly fell into line! through the ankle deep mud, which threatened to suck the She made her first US appear- boots off my feet with every step. ance at Tulsa in the Fall, shown by Randy Bullard, winning her On one of the few patches of class under both judges. grass, standing along side her It was obvious Perl loved to mother was a little show, and the following year foal. I turned towards the grand- she repeated her winning ways stand and Gail, staring across the in the classes. main ring that more resembled a lunar landscape, than the nor- Over the years, Claire Grainger mally lush greenery, seen at the and Georgie Mitchell of the Dy- Royal Welsh Show. I thrust two cott Stud have produced many arms upwards towards the dark, great driving ponies. Perl’s sire, stormy clouds hovering over This is myself and Perl after being presented with the Cargarsar Silver Shadow has Llanelwedd. Thus began our as- American National Supreme Championship. been driving champion at the sociation with the Dycott Stud. Royal Welsh several times. His flashy, extravagant movement “But she’s Georgie junior’s has brought the packed grand- pony, and you want to take her stand to its feet in rapturous ap- to America.” It was Christmas plause, as he thunders past. We Eve, and snow was falling in decided that Perl should follow London’s Bond Street. Over the suit and take up a career be- snap, crackle and pop of Geor- tween the shafts. gie senior’s cell phone, allied This would not be the first time to the noise of passing vehicles, she had been attached to a driv- and a thick London accent, we ing vehicle. As a young foal concluded our business. It was she was tied to the back of a cart decided that a sizeable contribu- whilst her mother Dycott Heul- tion to six-month-old Georgie wen, was exercised. junior’s future college fund, best Together they walked and trot- served all concerned! Perl and I with the Judges, Geriant Davies and ted through the narrow, tree Susan Strahan at Tulsa. lined lanes of Chingford Essex, The rear door of the hauler’s trailer creaked open, and a little before clip clopping over the cobble stoned streets of London’s palomino face greeted us. She was not shy, confidently striding busy east end, back to the Dycott yard. down the ramp, and at precisely 2:18 pm, wearing her little blanket against the cold February weather, Dycott Superlative To further her career, Perl moved to the Golden State and began planted her feet firmly on Arkansas soil. training with Jackie, Gerald and Samantha Verkuyl at Goldhills Welsh Ponies. We followed her progress, devouring reports Perl had landed! and pictures of her west coast exploits.

We put her in with the previous year’s foals, and within ten Perl it seemed, under Goldhills’ expert tutelage was doing just minutes it became quickly apparent, there was a new sheriff fine, and was ready to make the trip across country to compete

Welsh Review 10 A young Perl struts her stuff at Gayfields.

Perl setting foot in Arkansas January 2011. in the big time at Tulsa. It had been a wee while since Gail and I had seen her. Gone was the young pony. In her place stood a beautiful, jaw dropping palomino filly, ready to compete. This would be the first time Perl and I would perform together in halter, and after the necessary instructions from Jackie, off we went.

Under both judges, Perl won the blue ribbon in a very strong class, and as we left the ring, I thought to myself, “With a little bit of luck, this could be a rather good day.” Under the bright lights in the Mustang Arena, Perl performed like a champion, then became one. Judge Geraint Davies from made her his Supreme Champion, and under the US judge, Suzan Strah- an, she was Reserve Supreme! Perl, with Jackie Verkuyl, driving the cones course on her way to winning. Perl was not finished.

The driving classes beckoned, and this time she was between the shafts and not tied behind the cart! Judge John Almond made her the WPCSA Driving Champion, where she excelled in the cones class, winning in an impressive time. Considering the short time Perl had adjusted to this new life, and the only cones she had previously seen was from the trailer going through construction zones, she did remarkably well!

Dycott Superlative joins a long list of Amer- ican National Champions produced by Gay- fields Welsh Ponies, most notably Sleight of Hand, who won this prestigious honor three times. Cargarsar Silver Shadow, Perl’s sire, winning at the Royal Welsh Go Perl!! Welsh Review 11

Judging Tulsa A Word from Our American National Performance Judge John Almond

Judge Almond looks over one of his many large classes at the 2015 American National. Photo courtsey of Winona Myers.

I was invited to judge the American pete and model anywhere in the United was thrilled to see how accomplished National at the Tulsa State Fair 2015 States. the whips were with their reinsman- as the performance judge. I wanted to ship skills. Each driver politely calcu- share with our Welsh Membership how In the driving divisions I was blown lating their position to show off their very impressed I was with the Welsh away. The turnout and attention to pony. Ponies were working exhibiting Ponies I judged. I judged the under detail was so impressive. I saw gor- three distinct changes in gait. Ponies saddle classes with 17 in some of them. geous harness with brass sparkling showing reach and drive from behind What a thrill. I could not believe the and gleaming. The were a and lovely balance at a walk and the quality of the ponies that came to the highlight of the show. Restored piec- different trots requested. Each turn- American National as a whole. I had es were shown with phenomenal at- out was a pleasure to see and to admire. 15 out of 17 spectacular ponies that all tention to detail. Some were painted The work and dedication to detail with deserved 1st place. As a rule in the En- that enhanced the total picture with a so many turnouts was something to be glish Pleasure I see several exhibitors gorgeous pony and just drew your eye seen. The competitive spirit of these on the wrong lead or several that break to them. White lace gloves neatly drivers was so awesome. I could not from a canter down to the trot. Not tucked and presented on the seat next have been more impressed as each here at the American National. I had to the driver, gorgeous whips, with driver was well in tune with their pony. so many impressive movers with very spares kits in wicker baskets making I would love to own such a wonderful, accomplished riders who all looked the turn out complete. Mostly ladies talented driving pony like the ones that ready to exhibit at Madison Square driving, I think, in most of the classes, I saw in these classes. Garden. Ponies with beautiful necks sporting gorgeous hats tastefully ac- and shoulders and lovely hindquarters companied by plumes of different fowl. Half Welsh/part-breds, and all Sections moving well up and exhibiting lovely Hats that added the finishing touch to A,B,C,and D were exhibited in each of balance. I was torn by not being able the total picture. The dresses and lap the disciplines. All the entries showing to give a well deserved ribbon to so robes were only the finest quality. I at the American National 2015 were many of these talented riders and po- had small ponies driving with num- wonderful representatives and a tribute nies. As a breeder, I am so very proud bers into the teens. The ponies were to the breed. I was really in WELSH of the members who have worked so turned out to a T. I got to see some PONY HEAVEN. hard to produce ponies that can com- really spectacular driving ponies. I

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Photo by Arthur Thomson

OUR COB ODYESSY By Cameron VanBuskirk

Our journey began with Hattie, our young- horse, I got in touch with Tina Beamer about we left. Trevallion Tulsa Time. The Smith est, wanting to ride since she was able to carry him. I quickly realized that one mare didn’t family was a very gracious host and made us on a conversation. We wanted to find some- really warrant such a at our house. Af- feel right at home. thing that was smaller in size, but with good ter going to shows and watching the classes, We left Coventry and headed to Builth pony mentality. Our search guided us to the we soon realized that we wanted to get more Wales. We got settled in to our 200-year-old Welsh ponies, Section B. One thing about our involved with the breeding aspect of Cobs. barn that had been converted to a vacation cot- family is we go all in, when we become pas- The Cob bug bit us; we started looking on- tage. It was off the beaten path in the country- sionate about something. And passionate is line in mainland Europe and the United King- side. A little slice of heaven to call our home what we became with the Welsh breed. Hattie dom for a couple of mares. We found some base for the next two weeks. Since the studs was progressing very well and we decided to very nice cobs for sale, but nothing that felt were very busy preparing for the big show we start breeding Section B’s. About this time, like what we wanted to bring home. At first put our search on hold and enjoyed the sights, Fisher, our middle child, started to show more we were looking at bred mares and had found fun and friends. All the animals at the show interest in riding. And for a short period of one in Holland that was of interest. We were were the best of the best. The show was a hit time, we attempted to get a welsh pony big planning our trip to Wales and thought about and now it was back to the search for our Cob enough that would compliment his 6’2” slen- taking an excursion and seeing the mare. mob that would soon be hitting the grounds der frame. I was convinced that he had the But as the time came closer, we changed our of America. We visited a couple of studs and right match with a half welsh, Gayfields Ban- minds and headed to Wales to attend The Roy- didn’t see anything that we couldn’t live with- jo. Yet, everyone would nicely comment that al Welsh. I had been to Wales the year before out. the boy needed something bigger in size. with the two horse riders of the family. But We met up with one Cob breeder at a small After deep family discussion, we decided Paula and our oldest daughter, Hunter, had not show. We showed up early at the grounds and to pursue a cob for Fisher. It happened that in been able to attend and I wanted so much for it was pouring rain and not many people. The the barn that we train in, two nice cob geldings them to experience the show, the beauty of rain kept pouring and brought with it more were coming on the market. The first time, the country and warm welcoming spirit of the people and there were lorries everywhere. Fisher mounted “Chips” it was a match. How- people. With all plans in place we had decid- Next, the land rovers started pulling in with ever, more importantly that was the first time ed to visit a few studs while in Wales, and we dogs in the back -Welsh hounds, lurchers and we fell in love with the Cob stature. Such a were lucky to have great friends Arthur and terriers. It actually turned into a true Dog and magnificent creature, that has great power and Gail Thomson escort us on our journey. They Pony show. We saw some very nice welsh po- presence that can be restrained by the rider/ practically know every stud in Wales. nies and cobs showing outside in the rain and handler. A gentle beast in our eyes. Fisher We arrived at Heathrow airport, got our neither show skipped a beat. advanced very nicely with Chips and they be- luggage and headed for our first stop on the The next day we continued our adventure came great friends. adventure, the Trevallion Stud. We had been with Gail and Arthur. We went to visit with As we watched our children ride (I had al- in contact with Dean Smith, and he had a colt the Nebo Stud at Ceredigion. It was close to ways ridden quarter horses), we decided that I that he felt we would be interested in. We St. Georges Channel. What an amazing sight, would find me a Cob. We found a very gentle spent most of the day, looking at Cobs and seeing Cobs on the countryside running with soul named *London Taffetta. We were set, watching movement. The colt fit the bill, what the sea as the background. They have beauti- all good on cobs except maybe something to we were looking for as a future breeding stal- ful cobs both C and D. Truthfully, it was hard breed Taffy too, so I started looking at Cob lion. His mother Trevallion Racheals Miracle to turn our head from the C’s at all the differ- stallions for AI purposes. I then saw Danaway was lovely. I knew he was coming to America ent studs. But we are in the market for D’s. Sunny, WOW! I just had one mare but what a and I had already giving him his name before We picked out a nice filly with four

Welsh Review 16 whites and a blaze. A stout little thing. They We later received a call that both Catrin message from Ann Bigley that the other filly had named her Nebo Marshmallow. We head- and Simon would sell their prospects. Lynn was available and wanted to know if we would ed into the kitchen for cake, tea and fellow- added more news that one of the Australians be interested. Her dam was scanned in foal ship. Their house was beautiful, the ceiling had to back out due to medical reasons on one and they knew we had really wanted her. So in every room had a different texture design. of the fillies we wanted. Now the count once again, I checked with Paula, since it was After visiting, we were informed that Owen was at five, and we felt we were done once one of our top picks. Of course, she said yes. was an exporter and we were able to inspect again. I thought we would have to wait till spring or his lorry while we were there. Our count was We decided to visit a couple of castles, now summer to ship. All of the others had now been at two and everything was falling into place. that our Cob search was complete. We had picked up by Owen and were getting ready to Our next visit was to the Llanarth stud. plans to visit with the Smith family at Treval- travel. They had a better idea, they would get The kids and I had visited the previous year, lion on our way to London for our flight home. the filly to Owen and it would go out in this so we knew what to expect. First we looked We spent the last day looking at horses, and shipment, So *Llanarth Seren was coming to the Cob stallions over, they have an excellent old pictures of famous Cobs. While there we the USA and so once again, we were done. lineup of stallions with the Prince of Wales visited a pasture that was not close to the home Now with a herd of nine imported cobs and cup winners and Royal Welsh winners. place - it had yearlings. Once again, we were one bred here in the states, I “think” we are Next, we drove to check out Gail’s favor- bit with the bug and we added another Tre- done, but I’ll have to ask my wife about that. ite, the B side of life. Then off to see the Cob villion Cob. This time a bay yearling named I would like to Thank Arthur and Gail broodmare pasture. It was one of nature’s *Trevallion Aphrodite. We had found the Thomson and Randy Bullard for all of the help most powerful scenes, rolling hill, lush green bloodlines and the conformation that we had and guidance they have given us before and pasture and the Cob mares with foals on their been searching for. We were happy. What a after the trip to Wales. side coming over the hill in an horizontal for- successful trip, we were blessed to have great mation. It was an amazing site and you could company on our adventure. We were able to hear and feel the thunder of their hooves. We experience great fellowship, food and beauti- quickly picked out two bay fillies. But our ex- ful sights. It was hard to leave with the Cobs citement was short lived when we were told not in the luggage area, but we knew we need- that the Aussies were there a few days before ed to get back and and nothing was left to purchase. The Aussies prepare for them. had beaten us to it. With our hopes dashed, we While talking with headed to their home. The Quaker House has Owen he felt with 2-3 foot thick walls and massive fireplaces, weather and wean- big doors with hobnails. The exposed beams ing that November in the rooms are huge Oak beams. We had was the best time stepped back into history and it was so well for the mob to jour- preserved. We sat close at the kitchen table, ney across the pond ate cake and drank tea. While we visited, to their new home. their son Simon came by and mentioned that Now we only had he may let his yearling out of Llanarth Pam to wait…. Evans go, since it was confirmed that she was We were wait- back in foal. ing in anticipation What, there was more that we had not seen. at home when we He left to gather them up from a larger pasture received news that and we were to follow with Lynn. We parked the stallion that at the bottom of a large hill and walked up the we were interested path and there stood our next two additions … in the states was A chestnut filly, named *Llanarth Gwenellen available for pur- and a black filly named *Llanarth Black Betty, chase. After check- one belonged to Simon and the other to their ing with Paula, daughter Catrin. They were what we were *Danaway Sunny looking for. It wasn’t a done deal; they needed was in our grasp to talk with Catrin about Gwenellen. We left in and would be per- high hopes that they would say yes. fect for our herd of We took a break from visiting studs and Cobs. So we were did a day at the coast for Fisher’s birthday, he able to add one turned 18. It was a great drive, very scenic, more. We were the cliffs lined the beach and there were Welsh definitely done at ponies grazing on them. It was full of vaca- this point; we just tioners, and a little chilly, but that didn’t stop needed to get our Hattie. Everyone was in wet suits and she was cobs home. It was sporting a bathing suit. I literally had to go in about three weeks to get her to come out of the water. We enjoyed from their journey the day and headed back to the base camp. when we received a

Glynhafan Hermione (Glynhafan Red Hawk x Glenmagic Lorelei)

Bred by Glenda Armstrong and owned by Elizabeth and Kaitlin Hofer, Glynhavan Hermione was one of nine horses (and only the second Welsh in history) to be inducted into the EQUUS Foundation’s Horse Stars Hall of Fame.

"Equestrian ambitions tend to be more often dashed than re- Her USEF record is impressive. She has been Grand Cham- alized. As anyone who is involved with horses knows, it seems pion Welsh an unprecedented 5 times - 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, there's more that can go wrong than goes right. Sometimes, how- and 2015. She holds 12 National Champion and 4 National Re- ever, talent, persistence and luck can pay off, as they have for serve Champion titles in four divisions- Welsh Hunter Section Elizabeth Hofer of Saddle River, New Jersey, and her daughter, B, Welsh Pleasure Section B, Welsh Hunter Adult Section A & Kaitlin,” wrote Nancy Jaffer on January 24, 2014 in "Moth- B, and Welsh Pleasure Adult Section A & B. She is also a 2015 er-daughter team sweeps national Welsh pony championships" USEF Horse of Honor. for The Star Ledger. Her WPCSA That same talent, persistence and luck continued to pay off record is equally in 2015 when Glynhafan Hermione showed why she is one of the impressive – she top Welsh ponies in the country and earned recognition as a Na- has 15 National tional Horse of Honor by the United States Equestrian Federation Champions and (USEF). 8 National Re- Glynhafan Hermione, known as Bunny, is a 2003, 13.0 7/8 serve Champions hand Section B mare, by Glynhafan Red Hawk out of Glynmagic in Short Stirrup Lorelei. She was bred at Glynhafan Farm by Glenda Armstrong Hunter, Hunter and is proudly owned by Kaitlin and Elizabeth Hofer. Elizabeth is 12.2-14.2, English not only Kaitlin's mother, she is also Kaitlin and Bunny's trainer. Pleasure 12.2- In 2015, Glynhafan Hermione showed her versatility by com- 14.2, Western peting in Breed, Hunters, English Pleasure, and Pleasure, Adult divisions, and earning top honors in all of them. She repeated her English Pleasure 2014 USEF Horse of the Year wins, once again claiming Grand A & B, and Adult Champion Welsh , and three Horse of the Year (HOTY) Nation- Western Pleasure al and Region 1 Championships for Welsh Hunter Section A&B, A & B. She has Welsh Pleasure Section A&B, and Welsh Pleasure Adult Section been High Point A&B. She is the National Champion in three divisions of the Section B 4 times- Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America, including English Plea- 2010, 2012, 2013, sure 12.2-14.2, Hunter 12.2-14.2, and Western Pleasure, and Na- and 2015. She tional Reserve Champion in Adult English Pleasure A & B. She is has won Supreme Kaitlin & Liz Hofer once again High Point Section B. Championships in Breed. And she has completed all her lifetime Elizabeth Hofer was looking for a short stirrup mount for awards- Legion of Merit (LOM), Award of Excellence (AOE), Kaitlin when they discovered Hermione. Elizabeth recollected, and the Order of the Dragon (OD) which requires 10,000 points. “We first saw Bunny at the 2008 Bel Air Welsh Classic where A decade later, with trophies and ribbons to fill a room, Eliza- she swept both the Adult English Pleasure and the Adult Hunter beth said, “Bunny’s good at a lot of things - hunter, halter, english divisions. Kaitlin tried her there, and they seemed a good match, pleasure and western pleasure. We’ve learned a lot of things to- so she came home with us - luckily, we had room for her on the gether. She never needs to school. She is incredibly brave jump- trailer!” Even with the late start for the season (June), Hermione ing- she will jump any course cold, and even jumped a fence when showed ended up with her first USEF Grand Champion Welsh, the brush box blew down right in front of her! Kaitlin and I have and USEF National Champion in both Welsh Hunter Adult A & been so lucky to own her. She is truly special.” B and Welsh Pleasure Adult A & B, plus a WPCSA National Re- Whether at a show or at home where she is a saint for leadline serve Champion Adult English Pleasure A & B. and therapeutic lessons, Glynhafan Hermione gives her all.

Welsh Review 21 A Place to Shine

The National Dressage Pony Cup gives Welsh ponies a national showcase to celebrate their talent for dressage

By Jennifer M. Keeler for the NDPC

Imagine a place where dressage ponies are celebrated as they compete for a vast array of awards in one of the world’s most stunning venues. A place where people can show off their Welsh ponies’ talent in the show ring while networking with other enthusiasts from across the country. A place where, instead of being underestimated as being mounts only for kids riding in short-stirrup classes, ponies compete with top riders of all ages all the way up through the FEI levels. Elizabeth Clifton’s Welsh pony Ranlan Llyced DU earned top honors at last year’s National Dressage Pony Cup. Photo by Jennifer M. Keeler This event is no fantasy – it takes place every summer at the National Dressage Pony Cup (NDPC), which this year will be held July 8-10, 2016 at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park, home of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. In the eight years since the NDPC’s inception in 2007, the popularity of this event has skyrocketed. Last year, nearly 100 small but mighty entries from more than 20 different states converged on Lexington in pursuit of $15,000 in prize money and championship honors as well as special high-point, musical freestyle, and breed awards for Intro through FEI levels and in Open, Adult Amateur, and Junior/Young Rider divisions. But the biggest goal of all is to crush stereotypes that ponies are only for youth or are limited in their ability to excel in the international sport of dressage.

“This has caught on like wildfire, and it’s great to have an event like this that is devoted to ponies,” said Welsh enthusiast Elizabeth Clifton. Her Welsh pony Ranlan Llyced DU earned top ribbons at last year’s NDPC with rider Jamie Lawrence, and she looks forward to once again making the drive to Kentucky from Hernando, Miss. to compete. “We had two ponies last year, but we have a much bigger group coming this year.

Marie Wagner celebrated success with her Welsh ponies at the 2015 National It’s a well-run show with such a Dressage Pony Cup. Photo by Jennifer M. Keeler. happy atmosphere. We saw lots of nice ponies there, but the it’s a great idea to include this, not only for riders but also for Welshes seem to be exceptionally lovely. Some of our clients breeders because it creates more demand,” she explained. “My have actually acquired new ponies so they plan to come also - it personal opinion is that some dressage competitors out there seems like everybody wants a pony to take to the Pony Cup!” are over-horsing themselves, and they may be happier and more comfortable on a large pony. The sport seems to be grow- Adult Amateur competitor Marie Wagner of Barberton, Ohio ing and evolving to the point where people are more and more also enjoyed her experience at the 2015 show as she earned di- looking for the right match for themselves, not just the huge vision titles with both her Welsh Cob gelding Ranlan Jack Flash movers, and this is a trend we’ve experienced with our own cli- and her Welsh Cob mare Castleberrys Delight. “I am a great ents. So I think one of the great things the Pony Cup is doing for pony fan and we just love coming here,” said Wagner. “The Na- the sport is saying, ‘there’s nothing wrong with riding a pony.’ tional Dressage Pony Cup never disappoints. We’ll keep coming Our ponies can certainly compete with horses out there, and back because we always know we’ll have fun!” often beat them! I feel like ponies are really closing the gap on horses and I think we’re not seeing some of the prejudices that A new partnership for 2016 with the Kentucky Dressage Asso- we used to. The Pony Cup is really helping to change that.” ciation (KDA) will not only provide competitors with an excep- tional show experience, but also allows for the addition of new In addition to the annual showcase event in Kentucky, the NDPC NDPC divisions. “First, our competitors will have the chance to works to promote ponies on a local and regional level with its show off their ponies at the NDPC Breed Show as part of the nationwide Partner Show program, which grew from 27 shows KDA Breed Shows I & II which will be held on Saturday July 9th in 2014 to over 100 shows in 2015 and is on track for anoth- and Sunday, July 10th, with a full range of classes for ponies er banner year in 2016. Partner shows offer designated pony from current-year foals to materiale along with Individual Breed classes, conduct official measurements, and provide special Classes (IBC),” explained NDPC founder Jenny Carol. “Secondly, awards provided by the NDPC, with scores tracked and counted I’m thrilled to announce that we will offer a special NDPC Young towards year end awards. To find out more information about Pony Futurity for four, five, and six-year-old ponies competing the NDPC and how you can become a member, or sponsor, vis- at Training, First, and Second Level (respectively) as well as U.S.- it www.dressageponycup.com, and to see updates and photos bred pony awards.” from the competition, visit their Facebook page.

Even though Clifton does not currently have a young pony, she applauded the announcement of the new initiatives. “I think Area Representatives Margaret Almond is the liaison for the from 18 states exhibiting in 2015. There complete it, and mail it to the club’s PO Area Representatives and the Board of has been extensive discussion among the Box. There’s a wide variety of member- Directors. Her contact information is: Board members and on the Yahoo group ships available, and they are outlined on p. (410) 459-4498, [email protected] lists about the future of this show. The 2 of the Membership Form. OKWPS has found it challenging, to say We in California are currently planning Northwest the least, to work with the new Tulsa our 2016 activities and shows, also working Pam Christensen, [email protected], State Fair management, but thankfully, with our good friends in the Northwest Re- (503) 522-4074 the WPCSA and OKWPS have teamed up gion to know what Oregon and Washington Carol Maurer, gaslightfarm@douglasfast. again to be able to hold the American Na- shows we might be able to participate in. net, (541) 767-8872 tional Show in Tulsa again this fall 2016 Pam Christensen and Carol Maurer are the from September 28 to October 1. That is WPCSA Northwest Regional Represen- Southwest wonderful news! tatives. Our current show calendar is as Debbie Elliott-Fisk, deborahelliottfisk@ The 2016 convention and annual gen- follows: gmail.com, (530) 749-7435 eral meeting (AGM) for the WPCSA was • April 3, Central Coast Kick-off, Welsh Judy Hubert, [email protected], (209) just held in San Antonio, Texas, February Pony/Cob and Open Equine Show, 748-5607 25 - 28. Once again, the Embassy Suites Atascadero, CA, bronze, Megan Burtness, Hello to all our Welsh Pony and Welsh was the host hotel, with beautiful San contact (see 2016 show calendar at www. Cob friends in the Southwest Region! We Antonio having its famous "River Walk" welshpony.org for premium download); decided it is time to do an “update” as along the San Antonio River, where the Al- not a WPCAC High Point show. your WPCSA regional representatives, as amo is located and lots of wonderful shops • May 13 - 15, WPCAC Spring Gold Show, we work to keep all of you “informed” of and restaurants, historic ranches (like the Brookside Equestrian Center, Elk Grove, national and regional "happenings", and King Ranch), and many other wonderful CA, gold, Kim Boyd, show manager and encourage you to provide us comments attractions, as well as incredible food! The Jen Sommer, show secretary (Note: There and news. We need feedback from every- AGM had an excellent turn-out, and the will be a few Mountain and Moorland one in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Friday evening auction brought in $8,000, classes.) (see www.wpcac.com). Judges: Colorado, and New Mexico to really make the highest amount ever (I believe) for this Guy Clardy and Faye Tanner. this "blog" work. It’s for everyone! fundraising event. Thank you to everyone • June 17 - 18, Far West Championship In the event that you have missed up- who contributed auction items and who , Welsh Division, Redmond, dates from the WPCSA, we’ll give you bid on and purchased them. OR, gold, Pam Christensen, contact (see an overview of information from them. And as announced earlier, we in Cal- www.farwestmorgan.com/index.html). Again, the WPCSA websites are welshpo- ifornia will help host the 2017 WPCSA Judges Joann Williams and TBA; not a ny.org and wpcsamembers.com, the latter convention and annual meeting, this time WPCAC High Point Show. where you need to use your membership in San Francisco. We have identified an • July 7 - 9, Santa Barbara National Horse number to establish a user name and pass- Embassy Suites hotel just north of the San Show, Welsh Division, Santa Barbara, CA, word, then log in - very easy. It is really Francisco International Airport and right gold, contact Diane Isaacson (805)729- easy to keep up with what is going on with on San Francisco Bay that might be the 0888 [email protected] (see web- our Society and the Board of Director's on- AGM host hotel. Stay tuned for more in- site: http://www.earlwarren.com/nation- line, including reading the minutes from formation. al-horse-show/ for premium download). the Board of Directors meetings and com- Now – on to regional news - and this Judges Suzan Strahan and Suzanne Moody. mittee reports (see https://wpcsamembers. is where we need you to share with us in • August 5 - 7, OWPS Welsh Show, Eu- com/about-wpcsa/minutes/ for further in- the on-line blog so we can all learn what is gene, OR. not a WPCAC High Point Show. formation). Letters and on-line comments happening across the southwest region. • September 2 - 5, WPCAC Brookside/ received from members are included with We invite you to check out the WP- Pacific Coast Classic shows (4 days, not the minutes and committee reports, so CAC website at any time. http://wpcac. 5 days,) Brookside Equestrian Center, Elk reading through this will really give you com As you scroll down, you will see a Grove, CA, silver/gold, Jackie Verkuyl a good sense of the society's discussion. large box telling you that the latest issue of contact, Jen Sommer show secretary(see And as a reminder to our southwest re- the Bulletin is available. If you are inter- www.wpcac.com). Brookside show (sil- gion members, Jackie Verkuyl and Megan ested in older Bulletins (aka Newsletters), ver 1 day) Judges Christy Wood and TBA; Burtness (both from California) are on the please go to the “News” section under the Pacific Coast Classic (gold 3 days) Judges WPCSA Board of Directors. Feel free to Site Menu, and you will find them there. Shawn Bigley and Margaret Edwards (Ne- contact any of the board members with Those who work on the Bulletin put a fydd Stud - UK). questions as well as your ideas. great deal of work in it for your benefit. • September 28 - October 1, WPCSA The WPCSA American National show There’s always news, pictures, and articles American National Show,Tulsa State Fair/ in Tulsa, Oklahoma was a huge success that we are sure will be of interest to you. OKWPS, Tulsa, OK, gold, contact Connie this past fall. The show has built a huge If you wish to become a member of Moore; not a WPCAC High Point Show. turn-out and been a great success the last the WPCAC, please go to the “Member- We in WPCAC held our annual meeting four years, with 218 ponies from 130 farms ship Form” under the Site Menu, print it, and awards luncheon on February 6 at the Welsh Review 24 Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course Clubhouse up to a grade quarter pony type mare and an area representative and I look forward in Sacramento. Rebecca Kirtlan was our ca- raised a few foals from her by a reg Mor- to many years of fun and new faces! pable hostess, and once again, she provid- gan stallion. Next was a reg 3/4 Arab mare ed beautiful weather so we could hold our that I also raised a foal from, by a reg Arab event outside on the clubhouse deck. The stallion. I showed in the local county fair South Central meeting is a really great chance for club in 4-H, along with showing beef cattle and members to get together, visit, contribute other craft/baking projects. After marriage Sally Davidson, [email protected] to our business meeting, and celebrate the to my husband Jim and the birth of our (660) 789-3124 high-point awards and perpetual trophies daughter Tasha, [her third birthday present Denise Dougherty, denised0602@ received by our members and their ponies was a bred grade Shetland mare] we started rocketmail.com (580) 402-6558 and cobs. One of the highlights of the busi- getting more into raising ponies. In 1999, Winona Myers, [email protected], ness meeting this year was our youth mem- a lady in our area had to sell a pony be- (620) 782-3893 bers wanting to form a youth committee, cause of a house fire. In talking to her, we and then James Anders agreeing to serve as found out the mare was a Reg Sec A Welsh Howdy from the South Central Region! the youth member of our WPCAC Board of mare, 10 yrs old, but had not had anything First, Kudos go out to our Texas Welsh Directors - congratulations to James! ever done with her, she was just a pasture friends for hosting the recent AGM in San What is happening in Colorado with the pet. After getting her to agree, we acquired Antonio. I understand it was very success- Welsh? What is happening in Utah, Neva- Asgard Bronze Sand, and it began. To ful with plenty of Texas hospitality. Thanks da, New Mexico, and Arizona with your find out more about her, we contacted the to everyone that helped to make it a suc- Welsh? Please let us know what you are Asgard farm, owned by the Lapicola sis- cess. you doing with your ponies and cobs. We ters. They were so happy to know where Next, we are looking forward to a busy know that many of you participate in open she was and they ended up leasing her from show season. coming up April 15-17 is the shows, do , us for a couple of years. I also ended up Texas Rose Spring Breed show in Tyler, and other things. We would really love to leasing, then buying from them the Sec B Texas. The show includes Welsh and USEF hear about some of your activities. filly, Asgard Silver Harp, and so our life classes. Coming May 6-8 is the Red River Please remember, we have a WPCSA in showing the Welsh began. Our farm is show in Sulphur Springs, Texas. May 28- Southwest Region Members Page on Face- now a family affair with all of us working 30 will be the TAPS show in Claremore, book. Go to http//www.facebook.com/ with the ponies. Jim takes care of the farm OK. Included in the show this year will be groups/1391422291178354 to see that and most of the hay hauling. Tasha and I do a Drive and Ride class as well as a ridden page, add comments and photos, etc. most of the showing and we all work on the cones competition. - Denise Questions? Please ask. Please share training of the foals. I started driving about with us what’s happening “in your neigh- 7 years ago and love it. I show in pleasure, borhood”. We look forward to seeing you carriage and draft. I have even been know North East at the shows and out and about! All the to ride in a class or two in the past. We raise Christine Fisher, (610) 932-5344 best, Debbie Elliott-Fisk and Judy Hubert Sec A, B, the occasional 1/2 Welsh, and [email protected] possibly even a C foal now and then. Carol Wilkinson, [email protected], North Central We received this from Monica (518) 459-6787 Nelson: I have a life-long love for the Kristy Wilkinson, kristywilkinson@nycap. Reita Gelander, gelanderswelsh@yahoo. Welsh Mountain pony, being the third rr.com, (518) 859-6150 com, (715) 743-4282 family generation continuing the breeding Donna Ley, [email protected] ,(320) program that began with Harlan and Grace There is not much going on in the 387-3319 Hoffa with the AR-SH-WE prefix in 1960. Northeast region this month, but it looks Monica Nelson, nelsonponies1983@ It was then that marked a family passion like it is going to be a great show season. yahoo.com, (605) 929-4913 continuing with my mother Sally Davidson The first show in the region this year is at Cat Creek Welsh Stud. Under the May 20th-22nd, 2016 - NY State Horse influence of the Welsh Pony bug, I began We are pleased to welcome two new Breeders in Syracuse, NY. my own herd of Mountain ponies using North Central Area Representatives: Reita The show will feel a bit newer this year Gelander and Monica Nelson. We asked direct descendents of the beloved AR-SH- - construction is underway in the Coliseum. them each to introduce themselves: WE and Cat Creek ponies, bringing to light The riding arena will be expanded and Hello, I am Reita Gelander from a new farm: Brule Creek Welsh. other upgrades to the equestrian facilities Whiperwil Farm in west central Wiscon- Here at Brule Creek, I breed and show near the coliseum should be completed by sin. I had my first pony before I was 5 yrs a handful of ponies, dragging along my the May show. old, an older grade gelding that came from husband Ryan (Base) and our three chil- the pony rings used at the fairs. I moved dren wherever I can. I am honored to be South East Welsh Review 25 Area Representatives (Continued) ON THE WEB.....

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Doreen Rose and her 14.1 welsh cob mare Talywern Fair Rose (Flora) from Long Island, New York, have been ac- tively competing in the sport of dres- sage for the past four years. They train in Manorville, New York at Victamar Dres- sage under trainer Victoria Mortimer. The pair compete at dressage events in Long gional Adult Amateur Dressage Champion- Island, New Jersey and Connecticut. Do- ships held in Mystic Valley, Connecticut, reen and Flora have competed successful- this past fall and placed 9th overall in the ly from Introductory through First Level individual championships. They are this dressage and have earned many local and year’s USDF/WPCSA All Breeds Reserve USDF awards along the way. Doreen Champions and WPCSA’s Open Compe- earned her USDF Rider Performance tition Reserve Champions for First Level Awards in both Training and First Level Dressage. They recently began showing on Flora. This past summer, Flora earned musical freestyles, which Flora shows a her USDF Horse Performance Award natural flair for, and have started . in First Level. The pair was also part of They look forward to another successful the third place winning team “The Long competition year ahead. They begin show- Island Buccaneers” at the Northeast Re- ing second level dressage this spring. What’s New with the Welsh Review Reduced Advertising Rates Upcoming Issues We now offer a three issue Deadline: June 6, 2016 contract at a reduced rate for full Focus: Section A; Driving; page and half page ads. Full page Junior Rider spotlight ads are ads are now $260 or three for $50 for full color photo and three $650. Single insertions of half lines of text. page ads are $175; three insertion contracts offer the rate of $450. Deadline: September 6, 2016 For a copy of the contract, please Focus: Section B; Hunters; email publications@welshpony. Stallion Issue! Stallion spotlight org. ads are $50 for full color photo and three lines of text. A New Printer Deadline: December 31, 2016 We are using a new printer/mail- WPCSA Journal Issue ing center located in Illinois. Focus: Shows and show results. This larger company offers more Spotlight ads are $50 for full options than our previous print- color photo and three lines of er, including shrink wrap to keep text. your Review crisp and clean on its way to your mailbox. We are always searching for high quality cover photos! Ad Design By Woodberry Equine Design

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